" The word only should be placed before two in the first
sentence, and before once in the second.
Onto
There is a growing tendency to write the words on and to as one word.
"Although nearly drowned he yet had strength enough to climb onto the
rock." The use of upon or on is generally better. When neither of
these can be used write on and to as separate words.
Outstart
This word is sometimes used when outset should be employed.
Over and Above
"He earned twenty dollars over and above his expenses." Use more than
or above.
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Party, Person
"Is she the party of whom you spoke?" "No; she is the person."
One man may be a party to a contract or agreement. Several men may
form a party. When no contract is implied, one man or woman must be
spoken of as a person, not as a party.
Patron, Customer
Unless there is a sense of obligation or condescension, use the term
customer and not patron. In like manner, use custom instead of
patronage.
Per
Per is a Latin preposition and should be used only with Latin nouns.
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